If I am buying one liquor to drink with my cigars

[tnip23]

Originally Posted by fizguy

Since I haven't done any tasting I don't know what "peatiness" is. Can it be described or do I have to taste it to understand? I plan to go down to the pub soon and do some tasting there!

peatiness is a briny and charcoal like flavor that's imparted to the barley used in scotch making when it is dried over peat fires. some describe it as a smoky, salty sweetness. but yeah, taste a variety of scotches at the pub, a good barkeep should know which are peaty and which aren't and you'll develop a taste for it.

[ky toker]

Since you don't have much experience with whisky I think it would be a wise idea to start with something like an Irish whiskey. They don't have the peatiness of Scotch or the kick in Bourbon.

I really think something like Bushmills would be an easy start with a basic & smooth whiskey. Gentleman Jack is quite smooth itself. Then work your way to the wonderful world of Bourbon.

[Charles]

I sometimes drink Jim Beam Black on ice, or a single malt scotch on ice while smoking cigars. Like cigars, the hard stuff is an acquired taste. Nothing wrong with Canadian Mist.

Charles

[fizguy]

Well after purchasing (and enjoying) bottles of Dalmore Cigar Malt and Makers Mark I had a glass of Glenlivet at the pub last night. Loved it! I know what I want for Christmas now!

[mike32312]

My personal favorite with my favorite cigar would be Grand Marnier. Crown Royal not bad either.

http://www.grand-marnier.com/EnUs/?section=home

[Puffin Fresh]

I might add that if you like Canadian Mist, try mixing it with Coke. Put a shot to two shots depending on your prefered strength and enjoy.

It's one of my favorite mixed drinks, and it is whiskey and coke, so it's not too girly.

[Puffin Fresh]

Originally Posted by mike32312

My personal favorite with my favorite cigar would be Grand Marnier. Crown Royal not bad either.

http://www.grand-marnier.com/EnUs/?section=home

I got a bottle of the limited edition crown in Canada last weekend. The bottle is individually serial numbered. I haven't cracked it open yet, but I'm looking forward to it.

Whiskey is one of two things Canadian's do well, the other is overcharging for cigars.

[Ivory Tower]

Originally Posted by fizguy

Well after purchasing (and enjoying) bottles of Dalmore Cigar Malt and Makers Mark I had a glass of Glenlivet at the pub last night. Loved it! I know what I want for Christmas now!

You're on a roll. It's nice to sample the various spirits to find a match.

[TechMetalMan]

Hennessey

[Demented]

Everclear!

dmntd

[a2vr6]

Johnny Black or Blue, red will do if on a budget. On the rocks or with a good ginger ale (none of that schweppes crap, try a good quality ale).

[Demented]

If your going to drink scotch...

Drink it neat with a water back. And don't waist your money on any of that blended Rap, buy single malt.

Dmntd

[Jbailey]

Bourbon - Knob Creek
Single Malt Scotch Whisky - Jura (love this stuff, my dad got me hooked)

[fizguy]

The next step in my journey into scotch.

At the local pub (man they are getting a lot of business out of me) I had a glass of Ardbeg. I was told it was on the upper end of the "peatiness" scale and I wanted to get an idea of what the scale was. Now I know! It definitely had a smoky flavor..not bad but I think it will become an acquired taste. I won't be buying a bottle just yet.

Next I had a glass of Macallan's. The bottle was almost empty so I just got a few sips for free. I think my palate was still affected from the Ardbeg's and I couldn't get the peat taste out (although I did drink some water in between). I don't think I can comment of the taste of the Macallan's as a result.

Still hoping the wife gets me that Glenlivet!

Maybe I should just start a blog...